Kogarah High School :: Geography

GEOGRAPHICAL TOOLS AND INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)

GEOGRAPHICAL TOOLS

Geographical tools are integrated throughout the course. The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) with geographical tools assist students to gather, analyse and communicate geographical information in appropriate formats.

Stage 4

Tool

Content

In working towards Stage 4 outcomes, students learn to:

Maps

use an atlas.

use various types of maps: physical, political, topographic, thematic.

identify and use elements of maps, including legend, direction, title, scale, border

distinguish between different types of map projections..

locate features on a map using:
– latitude and longitude
– area and grid referenc

identify physical and cultural features on a map

measure distances on a map using a linear scale

identify scale as written, linear or representative fraction

use the points of a compass to determine direction

identify and interpret relief using shading, spot heights, colour and contour lines

construct a sketch map

read synoptic charts, wind direction and speed, pressure patterns, fronts and rainfall.

Fieldwork

use geographical instruments, including:
– a compass to determine direction
– a clinometer and tape
– weather instruments, a Beaufort wind scale and cloud identification charts
– vegetation identification charts

collect and record data in the field, including:
– design and conduct interviews
– construct and implement surveys
– field sketch, diagram

Graphs and Statistics

identify and calculate maximum, minimum, total, range, rank and average

construct and interpret bar, column, line, climatic and proportional graphs

Photographs

draw a line drawing

distinguish between oblique, aerial, ground-level photographs and satellite imagery

collect and interpret photographic images

Stage 5

Tool

Content

In working towards Stage 5 outcomes, students continue to incorporate the Stage 4 tools and also learn to:

Maps

use various types of maps and flow charts

locate features using degrees and minutes of latitude and longitude

calculate the area of a feature

calculate the density of a feature

measure bearings on a map

calculate local relief

identify the aspect of a slope

construct a cross-section

calculate the gradient of a slope

construct a transect

construct a land-use map

describe and explain relationships on maps

read and interpret synoptic charts

distinguish between large-scale and small-scale maps

develop a research action plan

Fieldwork

use fieldwork techniques to collect primary and secondary data

Graphs and Statistics

construct and interpret population pyramids

construct and interpret divided bar and column graphs, and composite line graphs recognise and account for change using statistical data

Photographs

interpret satellite images

collect and use digital images

information and communication technologies (ICT)

In Stage 4 the following information and communication technologies (ICT) are integrated into teaching and learning activities.

create a desktop-published document for a specific audience

develop and refine search techniques using the internet

collect and interpret electronic information

design and create a multimedia presentation

use email for a specific geographical purpose

practise ethical behaviour when using email and the internet

use a range of digital images, sound and other appropriate multimedia sources to

develop a multimedia presentation or webpage

In Stage 5 the following information and communication technologies (ICT) are integrated into teaching and learning activities.

create a formatted, multiple-paged document containing web-links to communicate geographical information

design and create a simple database from student research

import data from other ICT applications into student research findings

design and create a multimedia presentation or webpage to communicate

geographical information to a particular audience

critically analyse a website, including the ethics of the site

access, collect and interpret electronic information.

Board of Studies Syllabus

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Faculties

HSIE (human society and its environment)

GEOGRAPHICAL TOOLS AND INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)

Maps

Fieldwork

Graphs and Statistics

Photographs

Tool

Content

Maps

Fieldwork

Graphs and Statistics

Photographs

information and communication technologies (ICT)

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